Jacobus Reigns Supreme

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May 3, 2010 / BY UBO PRESS OFFICER   

UBO World Super Middleweight champion Kali Jacobus made a successful first defence of his title on Saturday May 1 at the Ex-Fol Omnisport Stadium in Port-Vila, Vanuatu, scoring a wide unanimous decision over game challenger Komgrit Nanakorn from Thailand.  

Judges Steve Miles and Laurie Glozier from New Zealand (both scoring 120-108), and Fijis Jeremaia Ledua (118-110) saw the fight lopsidedly in favour of Jacobus, but the tough visitor never stopped trying throughout the twelve rounds and made it an entertaining night for the sell-out crowd and people listening to the live national radio broadcast of the bout.

Nanakorn, coming off three straight victories in the last four months while Jacobus entered the ring for the first time since winning the UBO title in October 2009, was confident he’d be able to pull off the upset, but a focused and technical superior Jacobus was one step ahead of him from start to finish. There was no doubt about who had won the fight at the conclusion, but the champion had to work for his victory.

Jacobus with Vanuatu Prime Minister Edward Nipake Natapei

The fight, promoted by Wesley Rasu / WUBOVC, was witnessed from Ringside by Vanuatu Republic President Hon. Iolu Abil and Vanuatu Prime Minister Edward Nipake Natapei, and UBO Supervisor Reginald Leca reports that Jacobus could defend the world title again as early as July.

The Universal Boxing Organization™ extends sincere gratitude towards the Vanuatu Government for its continued support and enthusiasm.

Kali Jacobus gets his arms raised by referee and UBO Oceania Commissioner Reginald Leca.

Jacobus is awarded the UBO Championship belt by Vanuatu Republic President, Hon. Iolu Abil.

Kali Jacobus, Vanuatu Republic President, Hon. Iolu Abil, UBO Oceania Commissioner Reginald Leca, Komgrit Nanakorn and manager Tassanu.

Official Fight Poster.